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Siena Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Tuscany): habitational name from the Tuscan city of Siena.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sena, Sirna, Piana, Sia, Wien, Vigna, Seng, Sion, Silva, Stene

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Where is the Siena family from?

You can see how Siena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Siena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Siena families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Siena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siena families in 1920.
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What did your Siena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siena. 17% of Siena men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Siena women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siena were Farmer and Domestica. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Finisher
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Domestica
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Siena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siena census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 845 immigration records available for the last name Siena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 825 military records available for the last name Siena. For the veterans among your Siena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siena lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Siena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Siena in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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